Ford F-250
Ford might be most commonly known for producing high-quality family cars, such as the Focus and the Fiesta, but the company’s dominance also extends to larger cars.
The pick-up trucks vehicles in Ford’s F-Series have been flying off the shelves for decades. Kudos has to go to the design team at this manufacturer for redesigning to remain at the top of their class as time moves forward and technology improves.
The Ford F-250, which sits between the F-150 and F-350 in terms of size and power, is the perfect example of this.
It was added to the F-Series in 1999, as part of the Ford Super Duty range of pick-up trucks and has continued to be a major player within its class ever since.
Power to burn
Ford has taken care to ensure that there’s an F-250 suitable for every taste. You can get it with a gas or diesel engine, both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Plus, this vehicle now comes in five trim levels, three cab styles, and two bed lengths. You can tow up to 15,000 pounds with this vehicle, depending on your choice of bed length and cab style. This increases to 18,500 pounds if you add a fifth wheel.
The gas engine is a 6.2-liter V-8, producing 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. The diesel engine is a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel with 450 horsepower and 935 pound-feet of torque.
It’s efficient as well as powerful
The decision to make the vehicle from mostly aluminum helped to keep the weight of this powerhouse down, resulting in improved handling and fuel-efficiency. You’ll get 11 miles per gallon in the city or 16 miles per gallon on the highway, with the regular cab size.
Customize to your heart’s content
The interior of this vehicle ensures that the driver experiences luxury as well as power. With five choices of trim, you can customize interior and safety features to your heart’s content.
Jump up to the Ranch trim and you can make use of dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats and a higher-quality audio system. The highest-spec Platinum trim also adds 20-inch chrome wheels and Tower running boards among other features.
The F-250 has sold well for decades, as is one of the stand-out all-round vehicles in its class. If it doesn’t offer enough power for you, you can upgrade to the larger, more powerful, but equally enjoyable F-350.
All vehicles in the F-series need to be experienced for drivers to truly understand the difference in quality. If you’d like to take a test-drive of the Ford F-250 in Orange County, California, get in touch with a member of the team at Huntington Beach Ford today.